Point to Inch Converter 2026 - pt to in Calculator | Thiyagi

Point to Inch Converter

Convert between points and inches for typography, printing, graphic design, and publishing applications

1 pt = 0.01389 in
1 in = 72 pt
Enter a value to see the conversion result

Typography Scale Reference

Points ⇔ Inches
6 pt ⇔ 0.083 in
12 pt ⇔ 0.167 in
18 pt ⇔ 0.25 in
36 pt ⇔ 0.5 in
72 pt ⇔ 1 in
144 pt ⇔ 2 in

Font Size Examples

Small Text:
• Fine print: 6-8 pt (0.083-0.111 in)
• Footnotes: 8-9 pt (0.111-0.125 in)
• Captions: 9-10 pt (0.125-0.139 in)
• Body text: 10-12 pt (0.139-0.167 in)
Standard Text:
• Body text: 12 pt (0.167 in)
• Subheadings: 14-16 pt (0.194-0.222 in)
• Headings: 18-24 pt (0.25-0.333 in)
• Large headings: 36 pt (0.5 in)
Display Text:
• Poster titles: 48-72 pt (0.667-1 in)
• Banner text: 72-144 pt (1-2 in)
• Billboard text: 144+ pt (2+ in)
• Architectural signs: 300+ pt (4+ in)

Typography Units

  • Point: Typography unit
  • Inch: Imperial length unit
  • Conversion: 1 in = 72 pt
  • Standard: PostScript point

Usage Tips

  • pt for digital design
  • in for print layouts
  • 72 pt = 1 inch
  • Screen vs print DPI

Applications

  • Typography: Font sizing
  • Printing: Layout design
  • Publishing: Document formatting
  • Web design: CSS measurements